Nothing is as irritating as the fellow who chats pleasantly while he's overcharging you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is frustrating when someone is friendly while taking advantage of you financially.
- In plain terms
- Being charged too much while someone is nice is very annoying.
- What can you take from it?
- Friendliness doesn't excuse overcharging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you been overcharged?
- Does kindness mask unfairness?
Another view
Sometimes service quality justifies higher prices.
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